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Chateau Labegorce 2005

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  • 90 Wine
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Chateau Labegorce  2005 Front Label
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Vintage
2005

Size
750ML

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Winemaker Notes

In this vintage, which is now the benchmark, the Chateau Lebergorce is marked by aromas of black fruit, light toasted notes and a rich palate with weight. The tannins are very present and the fruitiness is particularly expressed. An untamed style that is not without a certain charm. A vin de garde (for keeping) par excellence.

Reaches its prime between 2020 and 2025.

Professional Ratings

  • 94
    New wood, sweet fruit, blackberry and plum skin flavors are all here in this round, ripe wine, with its soft, dusty tannins and delicious fresh acidity. This property has certainly joined the big league in Margaux.
  • 90
    Firm, with blackberry, cedar and sweet tobacco character. Full-bodied, with firm tannins and a long, slightly chewy finish.

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Chateau Labegorce

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Chateau Labegorce, France
Chateau Labegorce  Winery Video

The story of the Perrodo Estates began with Hubert Perrodo, a man of great passion whose conquering, pioneering spirit made him determined to think and act differently. His fondness for this adopted region prompted him to invest in the vineyards of Bordeaux, and in 1989 he purchased Château Labégorce Margaux with the aim of making it into one of the greatest Margaux estates.

In 2006, his taste for new challenges and his eagerness to revive what he saw as a place of enormous potential led him to acquire Château Marquis d’Alesme Becker, third Grand Cru Classé, an estate in the heart of Margaux village where he embarked upon an extensive refurbishment project.

Since 2009, Nathalie Perrodo has embodied the continuity of her family’s values in these estates. Her watchwords are Confidence, Boldness and Action. She has initiated a new vision of what great Bordeaux wines can offer, combining outstanding terroir, centuries-old tradition and a unique vision of contemporary luxury. Under her leadership, and with her team headed by Marjolaine de Coninck, ambitious work has been undertaken to highlight the key assets of each estate. A new era bearing the stamp of modernity has begun. In 2020 the Domaines Perrodo grew further with the acquisition of Château La Tour de Mons in the north of Margaux, a continuous estate surrounded by woodland that is a huge biodiversity reservoir steeped in history. With this new acquisition, the Perrodo family joins a long line of wine-growers who have loved this land over the centuries.

Nathalie and Marjolaine form a uniquely energetic duo supported by the values that make the Domaines Perrodo into an enterprise turned squarely towards the future. Always eager to rise to new challenges and apply innovative methods, they now manage 140 hectares of vineyards in Margaux.

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One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.

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Silky, seductive and polished are the words that characterize the best wines from Margaux, the most inland appellation of the Médoc on the Left Bank of Bordeaux.

Margaux’s gravel soils are the thinnest of the Médoc, making them most penetrable by vine roots—some reaching down over 23 feet for water. The best sites are said to be on gentle outcrops, or croupes, where more gravel facilitates good drainage.

The Left Bank of Bordeaux subscribes to an arguably outdated method of classification but it is nonetheless important in regards to history of the area. In 1855 the finest chateaux were deemed on the basis of reputation and trading price—at that time. In 1855, Chateau Margaux achieved first growth status, yet it has been Chateau Palmer (officially third growth from the 1855 classification) that has consistently outperformed others throughout the 20th century.

Chateau Margaux in top vintages is capable of producing red Cabernet Sauvignon based wines described as pure, intense, spell-binding, refined and profound with flavors and aromas of black currant, violets, roses, orange peel, black tea and incense.

Other top producers worthy of noting include Chateau Rauzan-Ségla, Lascombes, Brane-Cantenac, and d’Issan, among others.

The best wines of Margaux combine a deep ruby color with a polished structure, concentration and an unrivaled elegance.

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